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MA Strategic Studies

Full Time: 12 months | Part Time: 24 months | Flexible: 6 years

Familiarise yourself with examples of their application, and the problems and possibilities these pose

Apply the conceptual frameworks acquired to the analysis of particular security issues

Suitable for graduates with a background in any humanities subject, most social sciences subjects, or law

Quick look entry requirementsA Level N/A | IB N/A

IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5
(or equivalent)

Entry requirements: You are normally required to have a good first or second class honours degree (or equivalent from a university outside the UK).

What will you study?

Sample modules:

Strategic practice

Key concepts of strategy

Origins and causes of war

The political economy of civil war

Dissertation

Please note that all modules are subject to change. Please see our modules disclaimer for more information.

How much will it cost?

How much will it cost?

New UK/EU students: £7,180 per year

New international students: £15,270 per year

Additional Costs

These course fees cover the cost of your tuition. Some courses will require additional payments for field trips and extra resources. You will also need to budget for your accommodation and living costs. See our information on living costs for more details.

Financial support for your studies

You may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary to help pay for your study. Students from the UK and other EU countries may also be eligible for a student loan to help cover these costs. See our fees and funding information for more information on what's available.

The fees given are for entry in the academic year starting in September 2017, and will be confirmed in your offer letter.You can find more information on fees and funding, including for part-time study, through our dedicated fees and funding page.

What career can you have?

What career can you have?

We provide lots of opportunities for you to develop transferable skills for your future career. Our graduates move on to a wide range of roles, including UK ambassadors, military officers, members of the SAS or intelligence analysts, bankers, political analysts, university lecturers, staff college lecturers, journalists, officials in international organisations or police officers.

Others have gone into industry, teaching, local government administration, charitable foundations or Parliament.